No Thoughts, Head Empty
Meaning
No thoughts, head empty refers to a popular online catchphrase used for expressing awe or idiocy.
It is often paired with image macros, depicting characters with a bland stare.
Origin
While the exact origin of the phrase is unknown, it started emerging on image macros, depicting the character Cosmo from the animated series The Fairly OddParents.
An early post containing “no thoughts, head empty” comes from a tweet, shared by @Spruiko on February 20th, 2018.
Spread and Usage
The meme remained most popular on Twitter where it would see significant spread by 2019.
By June that year, the format would become especially popular among K-Pop fans who would pair the phrase with photos of stars like Jungwoo or Yoongi.
“No thoughts, head empty” was first defined on Urban Dictionary on September 27th, 2019.
The catchphrase would also appear on sites like Reddit, me.me and YouTube.
External References
- Wired.com – Why ‘Head Empty’ Memes Are Dominating 2020
- Stayhipp.com – What Does “No Thoughts, Head Empty” Mean?
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